There are 2 ways to get from Reading to Lichfield by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Lichfield Citytrain Bromsgrove - Lichfield Trent Valley High Level / ...
2h 35m£30–90Drive 105.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Reading to Lichfieldcar 105.3 mi
2h 4m£26–38
Reading to Lichfield by train
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The cheapest way to get from Reading to Lichfield is to drive which costs £25 - £40 and takes 2h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Reading to Lichfield is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs £25 - £40.
No, there is no direct train from Reading to Lichfield. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Lichfield City via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
The distance between Reading and Lichfield is 115 miles. The road distance is 105.9 miles.
The best way to get from Reading to Lichfield without a car is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs £29 - £90.
It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Reading to Lichfield, including transfers.
Reading to Lichfield train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.
Reading to Lichfield train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Lichfield is 106 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Reading to Lichfield.
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What companies run services between Reading, England and Lichfield, England?
You can take a train from Reading to Lichfield City via Birmingham New Street in around 2h 35m.
Train from Reading to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–80
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Lichfield City
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–10
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
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